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Thermal indicators
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units
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Reference value (at normal temperature or specific temperature)
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significance of application
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melting point
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℃
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1420~1450
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Higher than ordinary carbon steel tubes (about 1400℃), suitable for high-temperature heating molding (such as hot piercing of seamless tubes, hot rolling process)
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Thermal conductivity (λ)
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W/(m·K)
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50(20℃);38(500℃)
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The thermal conductivity decreases with the increase in temperature, indicating that heat dissipation is slower at high temperatures. Therefore, during heat treatment, the rate of temperature rise and drop should be controlled to avoid excessive internal stress. At the same time, it is suitable for medium and high-temperature working conditions that require insulation (such as boiler pipes at 400-500℃)
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Coefficient of linear expansion (α)
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10(-6)/℃
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11.5(20~100℃);13.5(20~500℃)
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When the temperature rises, the expansion rate is relatively low. At high temperatures, the dimensional stability is good, reducing the structural deformation caused by thermal expansion and contraction (such as the main shaft of a high-precision machine tool)
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Specific heat capacity (c)
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J/(kg·K)
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470(20℃)
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The specific heat capacity is moderate, and during heat treatment, the energy consumption can be controlled, making it convenient to achieve uniform temperature control in batch production.
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Density (ρ)
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kg/m³
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7850
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Similar to ordinary carbon steel, it belongs to "medium-density metals", achieving a balance between strength and weight. It is suitable for structural components with no extreme requirements for weight (such as components for construction machinery, rather than lightweight components for aviation).
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Resistivity (ρ)
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Ω·mm²/m
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0.18(20℃)
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The resistivity is higher than that of pure iron (approximately 0.10), making it unsuitable as a conductive material. It is mainly used for structural support rather than for electrical purposes.
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